CH 2: Earths Structure

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What is the Earth's crust?

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The thin layer of solid rock that makes up the outermost part of Earth.

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What is the Earth's core primarily made of?

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The core is primarily made of iron and nickel.

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How does the density of the Earth's core compare to the crust?

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The materials of the Earth's core are more dense than those of the crust.

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What is the asthenosphere?

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The layer of the Earth that is plastic and has the consistency of silly putty, allowing movement.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the geosphere?

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The solid part of the Earth, including the crust and the interior.

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What is the biosphere?

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The global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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How do the hydrosphere and atmosphere interact?

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The oceans release heat energy that makes climate milder.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.